Confirmed : Ramon Azeez Invited For Mexico Friendly
Published: February 04, 2014
Almeria midfielder Ramon Azeez might play his first game for the Super Eagles next month when the African Champions clash with Mexico in one of their tune up matches prior to the World Cup.It is confirmed that manager Stephen Keshi has invited Ramon Azeez, who skippered the Flying Eagles at the Fifa Under 20s in 2009, ...
Michael Olaitan Dedicates Eighth Goal Of The Season To Sick Mom
Published: February 02, 2014
Michael Olaitan was again on the score-sheet for Olympiakos in their hard fought 2 - 1 victory over Panaitolikos on Sunday.The highly rated starlet has dedicated his eighth goal of the season in all competitions to his mother back home in Nigeria plus the fans of the Reds. “It certainly was one of the toughest vi...
Victor Anichebe: It Is Always Nice To Score
Published: February 02, 2014
West Brom forward Victor Anichebe has revealed that a text message he received from an Everton insider motivated him to notch the equalizer against Liverpool on Sunday in the 24th round of matches in the Premier League.The Nigeria international leveled matters for the Baggies in the 67th minutes after in- form Daniel S...
Heerenveen Defender Kenneth Otigba Nets Fifth Goal Of The Season
Published: February 02, 2014
In- form Nigerian defender Kenneth Otigba netted his fifth goal of the season as Heerenveen defeated Ado Den Haag 3 - 0 in the 21st round of matches in the Dutch top division. Otigba, who has caps for the youth teams of Hungary, was on target in the 58th minute, the first goal of the game staged at Abe Lenstra Stadium....
Michael Olaitan Likely To Start Against Panaitolikos
Published: February 02, 2014
Based on the last workout held by Olympiacos  manager,  Míchel, Nigeria youth - teamer Michael Olaitan will retain his place in the starting line up for the visit of Panaitolikos. The 21 - year - old striker has been named in the first eleven in two of the last three matches played by the Greek champio...
Iran Unveil World Cup Jerseys
Published: February 02, 2014
After unveiling the Team Melli jersey for World Cup 2014 Brazil, Kafashian made an interesting comment indicating Iran will attend South Afican Camp as initially planed, reports persianfootball.com.IFF boss indicated, Team Melli will attempt the camp with all of the invited players even if IFF ends up paying the Arabia...
Eagles Win CHAN Bronze
Published: February 01, 2014
Christian Obiozor’s late goal meant Nigeria finished in third place at African Nations Championship with a 1 - 0 victory over 10-man Zimbabwe on Saturday.A great ball in from substitute Ejike Uzoenyi was turned in by the Enugu Rangers forward to give the win to Nigeria.The Warriors were dealt a fatal blow when Ni...
Papa Idris Prays For Eagles Victory Against Zimbabwe
Published: January 31, 2014
New Gombe United recruit Papa Idris has commented on the upcoming fixture between Nigeria and Zimbabwe, the third place play - off in the ongoing African Nations Championship which comes to a conclusion on Saturday.“First, I want to pray for them to win the third place match against Zimbabwe.“They should al...
Free Agent Seyi Olofinjana Surfaces In Kristiansand
Published: January 30, 2014
Free agent Seyi Olofinjana defended the colors of Tippeligaen outfit SK Brann about a decade ago.And it was his imperious displays for the Bergen based outfit that made Nigerian youngsters a hot commodity in Norway.Few days ago, the 33 - year - old defensive midfielder was in Sweden to hold discussions with Kalmar FF r...
CHAN 2014: Lady Luck Deserts Super Eagles, Lose To Ghana On Penalties
Published: January 30, 2014
10-man Ghana stretched Super Eagles to win 4-1 via penalties on Wednesday night in the second semi finals of the on-going African Nations Championship.Earlier in the day, Libya needed the demon known as penalty to dispatch Warriors of Zimbabwe to progress to the final of the competition.Aliyu Ibrahim hit the post for t...
Individual Training For Joel Obi
Published: January 29, 2014
Ahead of the meeting with Roma on Sunday, Parma held another round of training session on Wednesday morning and afternoon.Nigerian midfielder Joel Obi is struggling for fitness and did not take part in full training,Instead, the 22 - year - old, on loan from Inter Milan till the end of this season,  practiced on h...
Dele Aiyenugba Drops To The Bench For Hapoel Petah Tikva Clash
Published: January 29, 2014
Bnei Yehuda custodian Dele Aiyenugba might be relegated to the substitutes bench for the State Cup clash away to Hapoel Petah Tikva on Wednesday evening. Following a string of poor performances, the experienced goalkeeper is likely to be axed from the starting lineup, with back up goalie Tom Almadon tipped to replace t...
Emmanuel Emenike Faces Three Weeks On The Sidelines
Published: January 28, 2014
Fenerbahçe marksman Emmanuel Emenike will spend the next three weeks on the sidelines.He suffered a tear in his muscle on Monday night as the Yellow Canaries defeated Konyaspor 2  - 1.In the 78th minute, the Nigeria international had to make way for Mehmet Topuz and scans have now revealed that he will not ...
Exclusive: Italian - Nigerian Forward Marco Tagbajumi Eyes National Team Call Up
Published: January 27, 2014
Little known Marco Tagbajumi, 25, has been banging in the goals for fun in the Cypriot top flight.Only yesterday, the attacker netted his tenth league goal as Ermis defeated Ethnikos Achna 1 - 0 in the 18th round.Tagbajumi’s adviser, Ben Itorho wants manager Stephen Keshi to hand him an invitation to the National...
Nationwide side, Juvenile FC Name Festus Allen Technical Director
Published: January 27, 2014
In a desperate move to secure promotion to Nigeria Professional cadre, management of a Nationwide side Juvenile FC Ota has announced former Coach of 3SC Festus Allen as its new Technical Director. The team, while unveiling the experienced gaffer, expressed high optimism that the caliber of the coach would surely give t...